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U.S. Department of Defense

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Spotlight

Support for Ukraine

The United States is working with allies and partners to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty and freedom. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on Feb. 24.

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Support for Ukraine
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Spotlight

Focus on Indo-Pacific

The Defense Department is committed to working with allies, partners and like-minded nations in the Indo-Pacific and to upholding a free and open region founded on respect for international rules, laws and norms.

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Focus on Indo-Pacific
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Spotlight

2023 China Military Power Report

The 2023 "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report provides a baseline assessment of the Defense Department's top pacing challenge and charts the maturation of the People's Liberation Army.

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2023 China Military Power Report
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News

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
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Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Remarks at the Navy New Flag, Senior Executive Training Symposium (NFLEX)

Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Remarks at the Navy New Flag, Senior Executive Training Symposium (NFLEX)
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General Officer Announcement

General Officer Announcement

From The Services

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Army

U.S., NATO Allies Wrap Up Exercise Steadfast Jupiter

U.S., NATO Allies Wrap Up Exercise Steadfast Jupiter
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Marine Corps

Marines, Japanese Forces Unite for Resolute Dragon

Marines, Japanese Forces Unite for Resolute Dragon
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Navy

Unmanned Surface Vessel Division Arrives in Sydney

Unmanned Surface Vessel Division Arrives in Sydney
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Air Force

Air Wing Gets First Look at New Cockpit Technology

Air Wing Gets First Look at New Cockpit Technology
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Space Force

Space Force Delta Activates Final Subordinate Squadron

Space Force Delta Activates Final Subordinate Squadron
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National Guard

Oregon Guard Conducts Wilderness Rescue

Oregon Guard Conducts Wilderness Rescue

Veteran Resource

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Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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